Unmodern Podcast

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 17 of the Unmodern Podcast.
In this episode, I sit down with Daru Pretorius. A South African immigrant and business & logistics specialist who immigrated to Canada with his family during the Scamdemic, so you can imagine how that experience was for Daru.
With the political climate swirling around Canada these days and the divisiveness we are witnessing amongst ourselves and with our neighbor...

In Episode 16 of the Unmodern Podcast, Robin Menaar and I have such a wholesome conversation that every "average" man or even person can relate to.
Robin and I talk about the concept of retirement and how "the dream" isn't what you think it is. We share our personal opinions of the rat race and how it can affect people into focusing on all the wrong things in life.
Lastly, we get political. Now I kn...

In Episode 15, I have a great conversation with Mike Prince, our 2nd ever repeat guest on the show and man have things changed since our first episode (EP05). Mike has created an amazing business, The Conscious Creator, and through this Mike brings his gifts of breathwork, leadership and wisdom. We discuss balancing a passionate side business while also providing for yourself and your family. Likely a struggle many men can relate t...

In Episode 14 I have a conversation with Mark de Grasse. I first reached out to Mark to discuss A.I. which is a space he works in professionally. We quickly found out we had something in common with having a child with autism. I was blessed to have the opportunity to guest on Mark's podcast, Dads in Autismland (linked below).
Mark has spent 20+ years building brands & businesses and in this episode we talk about person...

In Episode 13 I have the pleasure of chatting with Aaron Solly. And how fitting on the heels of Movember & and the stress that can come with the holiday season that we discuss Depression & Anxiety.
Aaron is a personal life coach who specializes in empowering men to heal from depression, anxiety, and overwhelm by reconnecting with their purpose, joy and unconditional love through community, coaching and transformational ...

In Episode 12, I have a great chat with Cam MacDougall.
Cam is a High-Performance Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Inbodied, and the Inbodied Performance Methodology. Cam’s “Five Bodies” method—physical, mental, energetic, emotional, and spiritual—empowers his clients to create lives of impact, purpose, and balance. Created from his own journey of grit, growth, and a PhD in f*@king it all up. Cam’s approach is raw, real, and gro...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of the Unmodern Podcast.
I am very excited about this episode. Our first repeat guest is my lovely wife Courtney Samson. We get into some deep discussion topics. As mentioned before and for those who know my wife and I, we don't always agree on real life discussion topics and it is on full display in this episode.
We dig deep into our maturity within our marriage; the borderline epidemic...

In Episode 10, I sit down with a former co-worker and trusted friend, Trevor Ross. Trevor is a great example of a quietly successful person. Someone who has his "house" truly in order from top to bottom. In his modest nature, he would alter that statement but it is true none the less. In this episode we dive into some basic hacks or tactics one can use to fast track their life. Simple strategies both of us have had succes...

In Episode 09, I am joined by Marcel Kuhn, a Swiss keynote speaker, bestselling author, and trainer. An expert guide to mastering change within corporate landscapes. As an adept surfer, Marcel weaves the profound lessons of the surf and the ocean into his approach to leading transformation. He motivates corporations to undertake the
'unthinkable', to ride the wave of change rather than resisting it. His insightful key...

In Episode 08, I have an amazing chat with Jarek Chin. Jarek is a Senior Partner at World Financial Group, so his knowledge and expertise around money are a great resource and you will certainly find value in this episode around money. Further to that, Jarek is an avid fitness, health and wellness advocate. Aside from looking the part, he lives the part! The gym, eating well, sports, his knowledge of experience through trail and er...

In Episode 07, I get the opportunity to chat with someone I admire quite a bit. Taylor Coulthard. This episode is about Taylor telling his story and what a story it is! Taylor is a chef based out of Kelowna, B.C. and we dive deep into his past. His struggles with addiction & trauma. Taylor pours his heart into the microphone and gives you an incredible looking into his life and his life story.
Unlike previous episodes, this...

In Episode 06, I get to dive deep into a jam session with Trevor Turnbull. A man with an amazing story of small town Saskatchewan to now living in Mexico and many stops along the way. Trevor has created many successful businesses and now specializes as a "fractional chief growth officer". In this episode we dive deep into Trevor's upbringing, his inspiration to transition from promising hockey player to digital marke...

In Episode 05, I sit down with Joe Fier. A top 1% podcaster based out of San Diego. His show, Hustle & Flowchart, has over 550 episodes and over 1.7 million podcast downloads. More importantly, Joe is an amazing person. A girl dad, husband, business owner and all around amazing human.
We dive deep into how we met through a mutual friend who began a men's support program called Extremely Conscious and how over the cours...

In Episode 04, I have an amazing and in depth chat with Mike Prince. Mike is a father, husband & businessman. Mike has always had a knack for leading people starting from a corporate job where Mike is responsible for a very large team, to owning HydroFly Kelowna, to now personal coaching. Mike has been a friend of mine for 8 years and a personal mentor for almost 1 year. Mike is now based out of Ontario, Canada but still has ro...

In Episode 03, I get the chance to sit down with an absolutely amazing person, Zan Gallant. Zan is a recovery and addiction specialist based in Vancouver, who is not just certified & trained to help anyone battling personal demons, he has overcome them himself. His lived experience and personal perspective really makes anyone who is struggling feel comfortable because Zan has "been there, done that".
We dive deep...

In Episode 02, I sit down with Ray Cowell. Retired Air Force, Entrepreneur, Man of Faith and Amazingly positive individual. Ray brings his charismatic personality and well articulated self to discussions around accountability, faith, god, society and government.
Ray is a great resource for those listening who think money, business, relationships and community cannot be forged in smaller communities anymore. His worth ethic and ...

Here it is! The First Episode and I couldn't be more excited.
I get the chance to sit down with my wife, Courtney, and we discuss lots of juicy topics. Relationships, COVID, Our Support for each other, God, Accountability and of course, Modern Society vs. our traditional values, opinions and beliefs.
This Episode truly sets the foundation for where we are right now and how we have evolved as individuals and as a couple...